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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,289.52 and 702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,289.52 and 702.12 is: 968.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,289.52 = 702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,289.52 = 702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,289.52 × 702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 905,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,397.78/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.67

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